ILOILO City – Illegal drug pushers now prefer a solitary operation mode, utilizing an order-based system to expedite transactions and minimize arrest risks, according to the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU) of the Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6).
Captain Glenn Soliman, the RDEU chief, however assured the public that his men are on top of the situation.
“Given the compact nature of Iloilo, it becomes easier for us to apprehend them, and we are grateful for the community’s assistance in tracking these individuals,” Soliman said.
Supporting Soliman’s observation, the Regional Intelligence Division (RID) of the PRO-6 confirmed the absence of organized drug groups operating within Western Visayas.
Colonel Giovanni Musico, head of the RID, said continuous monitoring has not revealed any organized drug groups, particularly in Iloilo.
“But our vigilant monitoring continues to prevent any potential formations,” said Musico.
He confirmed the trend among illegal drug peddlers in the region has shifted towards individual operations, with many caught possessing large quantities of drugs.
“These individuals operate solo, handling both the receipt and distribution of drugs directly to buyers, without any intermediaries,” said Musico.
Brigadier General Jack Wanky, director of the PRO-6, praised the efforts of his team in the ongoing campaign against illegal drugs.
From June 1 to June 22, PRO-6 has conducted 176 operations, resulting in the seizure of drugs valued at approximately P30.5 million and the arrest of 237 suspects./PN
